Hearty Rice Rassolnik with Pickles

Delicious, rich, for a hearty family lunch! Classic rassolnik with rice can be made from any type of meat. But it must contain pickles or cucumber pickle. Children and adults will definitely like it.
cook time: 1h
Zoe Kendrick
Hearty Rice Rassolnik with Pickles

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

49
Calories
3g
Fat
4g
Carbs
3g
Protein

Ingredients (8 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Salt to taste
Water 2 l
Rice 0.25 cup
Potato 2 pc
Carrot 1 pc
Vegetable oil 20 g
Dry spices to taste
Salted cucumbers 3 pc
Chicken 400 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to cook classic rassolnik with rice? Prepare all the necessary ingredients. You can use any part of the chicken for the broth. Letʼs prepare the vegetables. Peel the onion. Wash carrots and potatoes in running water with a brush, peel and rinse in water. Rinse the rice several times until the water remains clear.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the chicken in running water and place in a saucepan. Fill with cold water, put on fire and bring to a boil. Cook in boiling water for 30 minutes. When boiling, foam will form that must be skimmed off. Then remove the chicken from the pan using a slotted spoon, cool slightly and separate the meat from the bones.

Step 3

Step 3
Strain the broth and return to the heat. Place chicken meat in it. Bring everything to a boil. The broth can be strained through several layers of cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel. This will remove any remaining foam and make it clean and transparent.

Step 4

Step 4
Cut the peeled potatoes into small pieces and add to the pan along with the rice. Leave to cook for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Step 5
At this time, grate the carrots and finely chop the onion. Place the chopped vegetables in a hot frying pan with a small amount of vegetable oil. Fry everything together for 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Step 6
Cut the cucumbers into small cubes or in another way that is familiar to you. Add to the frying, fry everything together for a couple more minutes and remove from heat.

Step 7

Step 7
Add the fried pickles to the pot of soup. Add a little salt and spices to taste. Stir.

Step 8

Step 8
Boil the pickle with rice and chicken for a couple more minutes and turn off the heat. Cover it with a lid and let it sit for a while to allow the flavors to infuse each otherʼs aromas.

Step 9

Step 9
Pour the finished soup into bowls and serve. Bon appetit!

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